Flathead National Forest

In the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana, just south of the Canadian border and Glacier National Park, lies the 2.4-million acre Flathead National Forest. With lakes galore, rugged wilderness, wild rivers, over 2,000 miles of trail, campgrounds, ski areas, and year-round beauty, this forest is a premiere natural landscape of the American West.

• Recreating Safely in Bear Country

  

  The Flathead National Forest is home to both grizzly and black bears. Learn how to stay safe and store food while recreating in bear country.

  Bear safety and food storage

• Plan Your Next Adventure

  

  Find out what maps are available at your local ranger district, check out our online maps, or try the interactive visitor map.

  Maps and publications

• Harvesting Mushrooms

  

  Last year's wildfires mean a bountiful morel mushroom crop! Find out more about mushroom harvesting on your national forest.

  Passes and permits

• Krause Basin Collaboration

  

  A collaborative group is helping the Flathead National Forest develop a management strategy for the Krause Basin area of the Swan Lake Ranger District.

  Learn more about the collaborative

• Comprehensive River Management Planning

  

  The Flathead National Forest, in coordination with Glacier National Park, is preparing a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the Three Forks of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River.

  Learn more about the CRMP

• Managing for Multiple Uses

  

  Like all national forests, the Flathead is managed for multiple uses. Read about fire and timber management, explore the interactive fire history map, and find out about current and previous resource management projects.

  Resource management

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